Error Code AE6
The motor speed controller lost its connection to the main control board
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: AE6
What This Means
Signals between Inverter PBA and main PBA not sensed due to communication error; Incorrect or loose connector connections between Inverter PBA and main PBA; Faulty soldering on Inverter PBA
What actually causes this:
The connector between the motor controller and the main board came loose
First Thing to Check
Turn off the washer, unplug it for 5 minutes, then plug it back in and try again
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check connector connections between Inverter PBA and main PBA carefully — look for incorrect or loose connections
- 2
2. Remove the Inverter PBA and check for any faulty soldering
- 3
3. If connections are secure and soldering is intact, replace the Inverter PBA or Main PBA
This Error Applies To
Samsung WF42H5200A Series Washers (2014) (2014–present)
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